i live in aterraced house(i pay full rent to bristol city council)my niebour has broken the fence panels on the left facing out of my back door he seems to think its my resposability to repair them as he is sure each house has to look after the left hand side of fencing is this true ?(grrrrrr bloody pikey niebours who needs them)
2007-02-24 04:24:58 · 11 answers · asked by apejawsoup 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
generally, the neighbour who has the fence posts on his side is the owner of the fence - the other side is presented with the 'clean' panel of sheer fencing. However, the legal documents will be with your local council - I'd contact them, it's free of charge and they can probably send you a copy of the plan so you can wave it under your neighbour's nose (assuming you are in the right!).
Yes, pikey neighbours are a bloody nuisance - we have been unfortunate to get a pikey family in our road, their front garden looks like a scrapyard. Grrrrr and double-grrr!
2007-02-24 04:35:22 · answer #1 · answered by gorgeousfluffpot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you pay rent it should be up to Bristol City Council to effect repairs. If your neighbour has broken the fence then I don't think you should be responsible anyway. Check terms and conditions of your tenancy which should be printed on the back of your rent book. Good luck
2007-02-24 20:38:46 · answer #2 · answered by Sandee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
here in the states if the smooth side of the fence is facing ur yard then the fence belongs to the neighbor. I suggest u call the city council and ask them and also get in writing from them to show ur neighbor IF it is his responsibility
2007-02-24 12:52:37 · answer #3 · answered by Nora G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should check with your landlord regarding your tenancy agreement, your fence should be classed a part of the permanent structure so your landlord should be responsible for the repair, but if your neighbour is actually responsible for the damage shouldn't he pay to get it repaired, a decent neighbour would.
2007-02-24 14:06:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your neighbours have broken the fence post then sue them for the cost of the damage.
Otherwise, get onto your council and get tough.
2007-02-24 17:43:41 · answer #5 · answered by blissman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually its the left side thats your responsibility. But check to see where the fence posts are, if they are on his side then its his fence.
2007-02-24 12:30:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Aj
no truth in that mate, he is just takin the p... if he broke it he should pay to fix it
Normally you would put the fence up with the posts on your side if you were to do it
2007-02-27 19:10:24 · answer #7 · answered by healer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A general rule is that if the fence posts are on your side then it is your fence...hope that helps
2007-02-24 12:38:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with the council .
2007-02-24 14:32:39 · answer #9 · answered by Mick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your landlord.
2007-02-24 12:35:21 · answer #10 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋